Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

Yatton House Society provides a day service for people with Physical/Learning disabilities of school leaving age and above in Great Ayton, Stokesley and surrounding areas. We organise and initiate activities aimed at maximising individual member's personal growth, education, development and independence.

ÔÇÿTo advance education and training of adults with a learning disability within Calderdale in particular but not exclusively to improve their self esteem, confidence, personal development and breakdown social isolationÔÇÖ.

To provide training and work experience for the benefit of persons who have a learning disability and autism that require support, education, or training and to provide for their advancement.

To promote the education and relief of young people with learning difficulties. This is achieved through the provision of a programme of life skills training which encompasses numeracy and literacy, IT, arts and crafts and social activities.

THE TRUST PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AND HELP TO SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND CHARITABLE STATUS THROUGH TWO SPECIFIC TRAINING & ENTERPRISE PROJECTS DEVELOPED BY THE SSBA; POETRY IN WOOD A PROJECT TEACHING WOODWORKING & OTHER SKILLS TO PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES & HEBA, A PROJECT TEACHING DISADVANTAGED WOMEN ESOL, SEWING, IT & OTHER LIFE SKILLS.

Provision of equestrian facilities and training for those of all abilities including those who are disadvantaged and/or in need, minority and youth groups and those persons with physical and learning disabilities. A purpose and benefit of physical recreation, education and social welfare and promoting community participation in healthy recreation through the provision of equestrian sports.

Provide support services for people with learning disabilities.

The Charity provides accommodation, care and support for people with learning difficulties and the elderly

Improving the lives of autistic girls

The Bloomfield Learning Centre is an assessment and teaching unit for children and young adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. We work primarily with children from poor socio-economic backgrounds whose families are unable to pay for specialist literacy teaching.

PROVIDING SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

City of Chelmsford Mencap provides lifelong learning, social and respite services for people with learning disability or additional needs, as well as their families and carers. We operate in Chelmsford Essex and provide services, information and support to people across mid-Essex.

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To provide for the benefit of adults with learning difficulties in Surrey and surrounding areas accessible opportunities for participation and education in performing arts and supporting crafts with the aim of improving their health,wellbeing and conditions of life

The Sunnybank Trust works in partnership with people with learning disabilities to have a voice, have access to leisure and social activities, be supported to be safe in their community and become more employable. Services include clubs, social activities and advocacy for adults over 18yrs, transition support for young adults and a consultancy led by those with lived experience.

Support of people with learning disabilities, their carers & family. Help children & adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible within the community. Act as a resource for parents & carers, providing them with information, advocacy & practical support. Provide opportunities for people with learning disability to enjoy their leisure time.

THE RELIEF OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN SOUTHEND ON SEA, ESSEX AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESPITE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING.WE HOLD WEEKLY DROP IN SESSIONS FOR THE FAMILIES AND CARERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, IN ADDITION DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WE ORGANISE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

A Self Advocacy organisation for adults with learning difficulties, working across Liverpool and Sefton. Supporting people to work together in a group to speak up for themselves to enable them to have more control over their own lives, create a supportive network to encourage more people to speak up, provides information and signpost people who may need a different type of advocacy service.

Stacey Centre is managed by The Community Association & supported by Portsmouth City Council. The centre has a five-a-side floodlit football pitch, car parking facilities & disabled access. Groups running at the centre include Nature Nursery, Men in Sheds, karate groups, dance classes, stroke club, social club for people with learning disabilities plus community orchard & community cycle project.

At Earthworks people of all abilities learn and work together. Local people but particulary those with learning difficulties and mental health issues work on our sustainably managed site learning horticulture and land-based skills. Contract groups go out into the community to design and maintain private gardens and do conservation work in schools, nature reserves and public land.

Promoting the inculsion of people with learning difficulties in the life of the local community

The Centre Project aims to reduce isolation and promote well-being. Current activities include- My connect ' Community Hub'- Centre Kitchen - Social eating- Support, information, advocacy, signposting and referrals- Day services for adults with learning difficulties- Activities such as, games, art therapy, day trips and IT classes- The Freedom Youth Club - Community Food bank

The Foundation is dedicated to supporting projects connected with the care, education, training, development and leisure activities of people with a learning disability.It makes grants to a variety of organisations which aim to benefit people with a learning disability and their carers. A special emphasis is given to grants that will enhance opportunity and lifestyle.

The Hut York was set up to provide meaningful and purposeful activities for people with enduring mental health and/or learning disabilities. Currently there are over 200 members. At present we run session on arts, crafts, games, a men's lunch club and vocational, social and life-skills along with work experience. The activities do change and are tailored to individuals' health and interests.

We hold corporate worship services at Ollerton and Church Warsop as well as holding small group meetings called Life Groups in midweek. In midweek, we also run outreach projects such as Parent and Toddler, Make Lunch, youth activities and activities for some specialist groups such as Autism and Mental Health issues. Our method is to draw people together, to show love and to serve them.